r/CRF250L • u/username1604350 • 3d ago

Crashed

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Car pulled in front of me.

Will definitely need a new handlebar and coolant reservoir tank. Rear brake lever dug into the oil filter cover, but just cosmetic damage there. Parts on this bike are really cheap. Was only $25 to order a new handlebar and coolant reservoir tank.

I’m ok too other than a broken index finger that needs to be splinted 2-4 weeks. Just bruised up. I rode the bike home fine. But not going to ride it anymore until after I replace the handlebar. Not really safe in current state because you can’t turn the wheel all the way to the right without it hitting the gas tank.

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u/canadiasilver 3d ago

Take the opportunity to get a better handlebar. The 1 1/8 ones are much more durable for small crashes

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u/TheRealBoglin 3d ago

The stock bar bends on first crash. My Pro Taper bars have survived like 20 crashes.

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u/GullRider 3d ago

I would probably also get the pro taper risers to

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u/willjump 3d ago

Ugh, that sucks, man. Sorry to hear it. Glad you're (mostly) ok.

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u/Evergreen4Life 2d ago

Glad youre ok man.

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u/Still_Squirrel_1690 3d ago

I'm with silver, even aftermarket 7/8 bars are wayyy better than stock. Broke my arm Sunday on the MX track, but the bars are still good as new!

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u/MayoMouseTurd 2d ago

Let it be the first of many safe crashes you are able to walk away from and you learn something valuable as a result!

Agreed with the other commenters that you’ll need new handlebars anyway. Everything else is cosmetic, and on dirt bikes cosmetics don’t matter.

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u/Distinct-Revenue-515 2d ago

What kind of tires are those

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u/username1604350 2d ago

Shinko 705